The Sneakers Everyone Will Be Fighting to Get Their Hands On This Fall

This season, the sneaker is stepping into the spotlight. It shines in silver, dares to go for fiery red, channels its inner ballet flat or develops a serious crush on electric blue. One thing is certain: there’s no more playing second fiddle. On the feet of stylish girls, it becomes the statement piece of the look, capable of waking up an overly sensible pair of jeans or taking the edge off a dressed-up silhouette. The editorial team has spotted 10 highly desirable pairs to hit the Parisian pavement with a serious head start.

We’re kicking things off strong with this season’s statement sneaker, which ticks pretty much every box on the fashion obsession list right now. At Alohas, the sneaker is covered in an almost mirror-like metallic silver, brought to life by a brown sole that gives it just the right touch of retro appeal. Surprisingly, it goes with everything in our wardrobe. Raw denim, beige trousers or an all-black look: it instantly transforms the silhouette and injects that star quality that makes all the difference.

There are shoes we simply find beautiful. And then there are those we can happily imagine running from one appointment to another for eight hours without dreaming of going barefoot. This MI/MAI model clearly belongs in the second category. Brown suede, mesh fabric and a lightweight silhouette: it almost feels as though you’ve forgotten you’re wearing sneakers. The ultimate everyday companion, the one you slip on to dash all over Paris and end up keeping on for dinner because it goes with everything.

Somewhere between a ballet flat and a sneaker, Repetto has clearly decided not to choose. And that’s precisely why we’re obsessed. This pair borrows the delicate allure of a ballet shoe, then adds just enough structure to survive a real Parisian day. Special mention goes to the soft pink and beige laces, which further enhance its little balletcore twist. Wear it with straight-leg jeans and a cardigan for a more polished look, or with oversized trousers to break the rules.

Who said sneakers couldn’t go all out? At Dior, this beige sneaker is dressed up with an elegant golden cracked effect. Designed by Jonathan Anderson, this pair keeps a contemporary silhouette while adding just the right dose of bling to take any look up several notches. Our advice? Let it do all the work with raw denim, a white shirt and a beautiful bag. No need to add anything else.

You could almost mistake it for a sensible sneaker. Almost. Because Saye had the brilliant idea of waking up its sky-blue sneaker with a set of double laces that instantly changes the game. Result: a fresh, graphic pair that’s just original enough to catch the eye without shouting “Look at my shoes!” on every street corner. The perfect compromise for anyone looking to add a splash of color to their fall wardrobe without quite venturing into the really bold shades.

Jacquemus + Nike? Obviously, we’re in. This pair goes all-in on effortless cool with its delicate pale pink hue, Nike logo and little Jacquemus tag. We also love the mini cleats beneath the brown sole, which give this soft silhouette an extra dose of character. The kind of sneaker that makes it look as though you threw on your accessories at random… when in fact the entire outfit has been thought through from A to Z.

This is exactly the kind of pair that could turn a few heads on the metro. Reformation gives the sneaker a makeover in a chic satin olive, with a gathered fabric that looks as though it has come straight off a runway. We can already picture it with baggy jeans or, for the most fashion-forward among us, a midi skirt and chunky socks.

Eyes on: this one has absolutely no intention of blending into the background. Vanessa Wu goes all in on electric blue, with a pony-effect finish, tonal monogram and matching laces accented with a touch of pink. In other words, the sneaker practically becomes an accessory all on its own.

Vivaia combines the delicacy of a ballet flat with the nostalgia of seventies sneakers. The result is lightweight, just retro enough and, above all, finished in a red that can wake up even the dullest pair of jeans. The perfect pair for anyone who believes a September all-black look sometimes deserves a little electric shock.
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A black-and-white sneaker: so far, nothing particularly revolutionary. Except that at Celine, the chic is, of course, all in the details. Here, the laces are adorned with a little monogrammed ring, enough to turn this sneaker into an object of desire. Perfect for those who love classics, but not too much.

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